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Pinot
Noir Favorite
Picks
California
Pinot Noir is the essential red for summertime sipping; bottled
West Coast sunshine bursting with cherry and ripe berry flavors.
Here's a look at some of Novus Vinum's favorite summertime
mates from the Golden State.
Byron
Reserve Pinot Noir
More complex than even the most alluring woman, this wine
is undoubtedly one of the finest goods to come out of Santa
Barbara County. Drink it now or hide it away, it will continue
to deliver with balance and finesse for years to come.
Try
it with a pepper-crusted tuna steak.
Calera
Jensen Pinot Noir
As a splurge of an investment, this Pinot is one of California's
most superlative. Its aging potential spans at least ten years;
the longer you can hold it the more richly you'll be rewarded
with blackberry flavors and a finish of complexity and length
beyond all expectation.
Try
it with Riedel stemware.
David
Bruce Russian River Pinot Noir
A wine that fits like your trustiest pair of gloves. Vintage
after vintage, David Bruce produces one of the most reliable,
affordable Pinot Noirs in California. Ripe as a bowl of cherries
on the Fourth of July with just a hint of vanilla, it is a
wine that shows well at an early age, but cellars beautifully
if you can stand the wait.
Try
it with veal and wild mushrooms over fettuccini.
Gary
Farrell Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
As untamed as the Russian River itself, this Sonoma County
treasure delivers intense cherry and plum flavors with a finish
that could last forever. Bearing the mark of handcrafting,
the wine is reputed to have fine cellaring potential, but
who can wait to find out?
Try
it with roast pork tenderloin with a dried cherry glaze.
Windward
Vineyards Pinot Noir
A wine to rival Burgundy's best, this Central Coast Pinot
exudes the essence of terroir. More limestone and clay than
sweet fruit on the palate, it offers earthy flavors while
maintaining a bright, lighthearted Californian constitution.
Try
it with a cheese course, perhaps a ripe brie and a round of
herbed chevre.
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